Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta, Bailiff Star Republic of demonstrating some softening of details

demonstrating some softening of details

the tunic is in a near extremely fine condition

a series of battles of the Tunisian campaign of the Second World War that took place in February 1943 at Kasserine Pass

notably retaining an original two-piece paper insert featuring a diagram for correct wear and French-language description of award grades

each perforated with five ventilation holes and an additional hole through which is looped a period drawstring

Austria, Imperial. An Order of Malta, Bailiff Star Republic of demonstrating some softening of details(Malteser Verdienstorden Bruststern). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a vaulted Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, the reverse with a narrow barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 49. 5 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm (h), weighing 14. 3 grams, light gilt wear, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.